The Budget Mom's 9 Steps to Financial Freedom

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In a world that is constantly telling you who you should be, it can be difficult to stay true to who are and forge your own path.
Throughout my financial journey, I grew older, developed my own ideas, learned hard lessons from failures, and discovered more about myself than I ever thought I would. Completing the steps to financial freedom is easy - the path to self-awareness isn’t.
Nothing is more important than discovering who you are, what you truly want, and having the confidence to make the decisions necessary to get you to where you want to go in life. The steps to Financial freedom aren’t black and white. There isn’t a cookie-cutter formula for everyone. Why? Because everyone is different. Our lives are all unique. My steps are an outline for you to follow, but how you complete them is up to you.
Some say that leaves too many unanswered questions, but it’s those hard questions that I want you to answer for yourself. No matter what someone is telling, or what advice you are following, you will never FEEL successful with your money if you don’t believe in the work you are doing. You can’t blindly follow what someone is telling you. It’s up to you to do the hard work, to listen to your heart, and know in your gut you are making the right decision for you and your family.
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@Raymondjohn2 8 месяцев назад

I don’t know how but you’ve managed to package an unbiased analysis that is more entertaining than the sensationalized segment of economic and financial news. Thank you for your efforts to be the signal and not the noise. I understand that the economy is currently in a downturn and that we must wait for things to get better.

@audeywolsh 8 месяцев назад

As hard as it may sound you can plan for the recession. If you are working, find extra work and get an Invest--advisor. Protect your deposits by having enough cash in short term fixed income. Then cut your expenses. Minimal insurance, cut utilities.

@maga_zineng7810 8 месяцев назад

I think the current market might give opportunities to maximize profit within a short term, but in order to execute such strategy , you must be a skilled practitioner

@usieey 8 месяцев назад

Exactly why i enjoy my day to day market decisions being guided by a portfolio-coach, seeing that their entire skillset is built around going long and short at the same time both employing risk for its asymmetrical upside and laying off risk as a hedge against the inevitable downward turns, coupled with the exclusive information/analysis they have, it's near impossible to not outperform, been using a portfolio-coach for over 2years+ and I've netted over $800k.

@audeywolsh 8 месяцев назад

Even if you have a humongous income you still need to draw up futuristic plans because anything can happen. One could lose one's job or whatever. Investment cannot be overemphasized. About your advisor, how does one reach pls

@usieey 8 месяцев назад

It would be a very innovative suggestion to look out for Financial Advisors like Catherine Morrison Evans who can help shape up your portfolio. Trying times are ahead, and good personal financial management will be very important to weather the storm.

@lydiah7184 4 года назад

I love this - it's only February and I was able to completely fund 3 of my 9 sinking funds! New (used) phone, new (used) mower & new tires paid all IN CASH on the spot! Zero dollars on credit cards. Man, it feels good!

@abigailsoto9600 3 года назад

👏🏽

@jadiecakes3241 4 года назад

1 - Establish you WHY. What motivates you? 2 - Prioritize your financial goals. short, medium and long term. 3 - Bring awareness into your life (track your spending) 4 - Create a budget calendar 5 - Create/establish/tweak your budget 6 - Cash envelope 7 - Debt attack plan (there is no one right way) 8 - Maximize retirement 9 - Long term goal focus I love these steps. I have a lot of problems with dave ramsey sometimes (i.e. how he is so fixated on snowball and the whole rice and beans thing) and this is so much more realistic and i think speaks to a lot of people. thanks for the amazing video miko! Also I like how its more generic, so for me (as a non american) i can see how it fits into how our system works etc (college is not something we need to save for, for instance, nor is health care).

@lisawise4204 4 года назад

Beans and rice is just a metaphor, but the rigidity of the $1,000 emergency fund (even in the middle of pandemic where we clearly see the inadequacy of $1,000), the way he jokes that he can’t rent from the local apartment complex because he doesn’t have a credit score, but he can buy the building - well some of us need to rent from that apartment complex!

@acostatania 4 года назад

Lisa Wise $1000 is only a beginner fund. He doesn’t promote that for life. Baby step 3 is 3-6 month emergency fund. I’ve also heard him in his show talk to someone who was calling in to dispute the amount that yeah it’s not enough but ultimately it was up to your circumstances. For a large percentage of people even a $1000 is a harsh goal

@KaylaMarie_ 3 года назад

@@lisawise4204 Dave recommends if you need to, stop putting money toward debt and instead throw it into an emergency fund during this time.

@sofondadavis5028 3 года назад

I like Dave Ramsey but we live in a credit based society. I like YNAB for the how and why of CCs

@fondcello1994 3 года назад

@@lisawise4204 yes. and you don't have a life before you pay off your debt. TOO RESTRICTED! DID NOT WORK FOR ME!

@yajairapagantorres9206 4 года назад

Just what I needed, STOP LOOKING AT OTHER PEOPLE'S NUMBER, focus on MY numbers to get to my goals 😎✌

@h0m3br3w7 4 года назад

You are the first person that made me excited about tackling my seemingly impossible debt without making me feel bad or ashamed about it. I also really appreciate how I can tackle debt and still put a little away for other goals. Thanks Miko!

@micheleann1737 4 года назад

I think your budget by paycheck is the best budgeting system out there. Nothing makes you understand you financial situation more than writing all of it down and adding it all up manually. Sometimes it just doesn't add up the same on budgeting apps or spreadsheets.

@rachellecastorillo7282 4 года назад

Michele Ann so true! I usually just look at my bank statements and rely on my bank to track my spending. But then when I’m not logged in, it’s pretty much forgotten. Pen and paper method is just always so much better! ❤️

@livhammy 3 года назад

I’ve watched this video multiple times! I paid off my credit card today! Next is my car, and then my student loans!💜

@TallyWeinbergSpaceFluff Год назад

I get paid daily through my business, im I’m sales so it’s sometimes fast money. Money went as soon as it came in! I buckled down with your worksheets and binge watched your videos for the entirety of July, and I’m on track to move into a new beautiful apartment in September! Thank you

@localone1597 4 года назад

I totally agree with you on still having a life and making memories. Paying off debt is important but nothing is more important than family. Your kids are only young once and you never get that time back. This is one area I disagree with Dave Ramsey on. Taking some money for a cheap vacation and extending my payoff a few months to make lasting memories with my children is well worth it. Especially if paying off debt is gonna take a few years.

@candy2325 2 года назад

I agree. My biggest debt is my student loan is $39K .. there is no way that’s getting paid off in the next month, so I have a plan to tackle it but also I’m saving money on the side to do fun things too, so I don’t feel burnt out

@randaray24 Год назад

💯

@Fannie1107 3 года назад

I’m new to budgeting. As a single mom i want the best for my daughter. She looks up to me. We are learning together. She is is 13 and we are both learning the budget method . I can’t wait to get the workbook.

@elizabethflake3821 4 года назад

You got to step 7 at about 26 minutes in and I was thinking 'Stop yelling at me Miko!' Lol. But seriously being very passionate about wanting the debt GONE, and remembering my why, is super important to stay on track!

@LadyDelSangue87 4 года назад

it's just a little bit of tough love! lol

@CurlMeSilly 4 года назад

Because you're missing one nail I feel like you're an actual human and not a robot. Gurl you paid cash for a whole house! 😊

@thebudgetmom 4 года назад

😂😂 I am missing a nail

@CurlMeSilly 4 года назад

I thought it was great. It makes you more real to me.

@rachellecastorillo7282 4 года назад

CurlMeSilly 😂😂

@choosetoshine2610 3 года назад

Miko you rock! #Goals

@LaToyaPlansLife 3 года назад

So real!!! 😉🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@zoramk4690 4 года назад

The Budget Mom budgeting method is just THE BEST . I have learnt so much just watching your videos Miko . Thank you so much

@fondcello1994 3 года назад

it is working for me

@womanistscholar 4 года назад

This was an excellent way for me to spend 30 minutes today. Sitting down right this second to write out my goals. That debt won't know what hit it! Thanks for the inspiration today, Miko. I needed it!

@komimarcatsou1871 2 года назад

Why is this video not getting one billion views? This woman always impresses me. I can notice in her voice that she really knows what she is talking about.

@FeedingMyThree 4 года назад

When the footage of you and your son showed up while you talking about Step 1, I immediately started to tear up 💕 I have a two year old daughter and am currently 6 months pregnant with my second daughter. I desperately want my husband and I to pay off his nursing school loans and our credit card debt so we can start saving for our down payment for a bigger home. I want my daughters to watch mommy and daddy manage money well, pay for everything with cash, save up for their college so they don’t have to struggle, all while having lasting memories as a family and raising them to be good humans 💕 Thank you for sharing your story and method, Miko!

@Sweet87671 Год назад

I feel the same way!

@gardenguru1008 4 года назад

My "WHY" is two-fold. 1. I need some house repairs. 2. I really need to be debt free going into retirement. I only have 6 years left to make ALL of this happen. If I don't start now, I probably never will. I wish I had you in my life 20 years ago. Keep up with the awesome videos. I will be using some of them to teach my students about budgeting in the next two months. They need to start saving in order to move out and live on their own. I feel so strongly that they need to learn the budgeting skills.

@lookforward2life 4 года назад

How are you hun? well I hope!!

@kristinwb 4 года назад

Just a note that the Roth IRA contribution limit for 2019 was $6000, not $6500 as you said. It's the same limit for 2020. If you're over 50 you can contribute another $1000.

@molonate 2 года назад

You are the first person I have watched or have agreed with the way the material is being presented to me. For my bullet journal this year I truly decided to fill it out with things that matter to me and not what I have seen on the internet or how a bullet journal should be made. This year my goal is to pay my debts down. I found your channel by accident and you resonate with me so much, I am looking forward to going through your steps when I make my financial trackers this year. Thank you for being real with your content!

@ashleythetherapist7831 4 года назад

I love this! Your budget and debt payoff needs to be customized to you. I take advice from Dave Ramsey however he does not dictate my life. You still have to live and enjoy life while paying off debt.

@fondcello1994 3 года назад

I like to use "cost-benefits" , what is the minimum amount of debt that I can pay that will get off the most amount of minimum monthly payment. This makes more impact on my monthly budget

@georgerobinson2021 Год назад

When the market goes down then it's buying opportunity. If the market goes up then you are making money. If you stay invested and ignore the market's ups and downs, you'll make a lot of money in the long run; however, a severe market correction causes a lot of margin calls and sell-offs, driving the market even lower. currently, I'm up 13% in my diversified portfolio. As crazy as it sounds some still make enormous returns from this seemingly unknown market. gotta be greedy when others are fearful

@raychristopher7797 Год назад

exactly what I'm personally planning on doing now the market is down, but I have no idea about stocks to buy or what assets that would yield the highest potential and so on. Your portfolio is freaking awesome, you seem to be doing well yourself. how do you select stocks you invest in?

@georgerobinson2021 Год назад

@@raychristopher7797 I have my portfolio very well-diversified, though I did it using trad signals from a US-regulated broker *PRISCILLA DIANE AIVAZIAN* financial analyst and CNBC contributor and it's been a huge relief. Good earnings and little to no engagement at all on my part. Her stock picks are top-notch, I don't worry about market trends anymore because she's quite the genius in trading and portfolio diversification

@raychristopher7797 Год назад

@@georgerobinson2021 Do you mean copying her trades as it's been done in Etoro? Do you just give out your funds or copy them manually?

@georgerobinson2021 Год назад

@@raychristopher7797 Yeah but I don't give out funds here, It stays right in my account. I only mirror her trades in real-time that's ideal for this system. Copy trading is 100% secured and very transparent to work with her, you don't have to send any funds over. you have control over your funds and can opt-out anytime you want just like in Etoro. Check out her name online and get in touch if you need help with this insane market.

@raychristopher7797 Год назад

@@georgerobinson2021 Okay, thank you. I just found her website very impressive and dropped a message for her.,. I hope she replies to me

@MamaRomm 4 года назад

I needed to watch this! I’ve been a Dave Ramsey follower and while I love and believe his methods, it’s so struggling to see the light when everyday sucks and we can’t spend money

@nicolettecarpenter9863 4 года назад

Stephanie Romero this

@melaniebourke8393 4 года назад

I think Dave Ramsey is too restrictive and cold, tbm has warmth to her budgeting philosophy and is more realistic

@MamaRomm 4 года назад

Yeah, I agree with his methods, I think he deff knows his stuff for sure, but I also agree with having a littleeeeee bit of freedom and like Miko said, living for today because you’re not guaranteed tomorrow. It’s almost like dieting and fitness, if you go too quick and strict, you’ll never stick to it. I agreed a lot with what she had to say! Very motivating to take a chill pill and not be so afraid to spend the $5 on some chicken nuggets! Lol. 💕

@diannelabadie2256 4 года назад

@@MamaRomm I feel Dave Ramsey's - WE'RE DEBT FREE- people are not in the same boat as most of me. If I was making 180K per year - I would have NO debt, either! I think most of us, deep down, would prefer to live within a budget. Just like we all need discipline in our life, budgeting keeps us disciplined in our spending.

@lookforward2life 4 года назад

Dianne Labadie have you watched the low income debt free screams? there is a playlist. Singles and low income families too. Way more realistic.

@luxeydaze 4 года назад

Congratulations on the new house! That video was such a joy to watch.

@Liv2Pnt 2 года назад

I love the idea of having a specific "why". I've always generalized mine. Now I realize getting specific is going to help me stick to the plan.

@allisonwipf8682 5 месяцев назад

This is such an amazing video! I just bought your PDF guide after watching some of your videos and am really motivated to change my spending habits and tackle my debt. I couldn’t figure out budgeting for a long time because my income in inconsistent and your budget by paycheck method totally clicked for me when I found you. I love how you talk about here how your spending should reflect your priorities. I definitely had to do a lot of internal work before arriving at the place where I’m ready to come up against my debt. I feel really empowered, rather than overwhelmed and frustrated and I’m really excited to see my progress over this next year . Thank you so much for your content!!

@batirtzeurkiaga4973 3 года назад

I really think that you get the psychological side of how anyone spends money. I think it's really helpful that you explain it.

@izzyd.9864 3 года назад

Strict rules and limits are great when you never heard about money management and budgets. But even when you pay off dept you have life/savings goals and it was never manageable under those strict steps. Now I am starting to go my own way, since I learned enough about budgeting and money management and it works way better for me and I feel accomplished

@phoebusia1186 3 года назад

You are right Miko, 👍👈 Budgeting is an emotional way.... I understood this week after many, many years... I see barely the right way, the unique way for me... You ask the right questions... While the psychologist can't show me this way... I know we have to discovery yourself... But the real questions must resonate in your mind and in your heart... I'm very happy to find you on my way that's incredible I have "to go" "abroad" to hear the positive way... Thank you so much Miko, God is with you and with the Budget Mom Community, we must be gratful 🙏💖🌹✔

@kliving1210 3 года назад

I don't how old you are but you are wise beyond those years in money knowledge. Love. Your. Passion. Great content.

@mizzelleve 2 года назад

You are such a great speaker! I have been watching your videos all week ( and taking notes) and I must say I have enjoyed listening to you. You communicate clearly and effectively and you are so filled with knowledge! Keep going 💪🏽

@emilyhardeman5051 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. I love how practical you are in your advice. Even if you cannot be in the perfect financial situation right now, you can make small meaningful steps. That's exactly what most of us think we can't do the first time we have one bump in the financial freedom path. This is a breath of fresh air after listening to more extreme advice from others in the financial world.

@ViviansLog 4 года назад

I needed someone to tell me this.. thank you Miko! Can’t wait for the upcoming videos you mentioned 🤓

@kiyahforever 4 года назад

TBM made budgeting accessible for me. It took me a few months to finally get "good" at making, tracking, and sticking to a budget, but this month all of our consumer debt balances will be $0!!! My husband and I had a big sit-down conversation about what to do with our tax return, and it was hard, but we're seeing progress. Thanks, Miko 💕

@teeforthewin 4 года назад

Have you thought about doing a podcast?

@thebudgetmom 4 года назад

I have thought about it, but as of right now that is not in the future for TBM :-)

@arcticrest8368 4 года назад

yes! would totally listen!

@heatherharmon2679 4 года назад

I keep hoping there will be one. I use other podcasts to motivate me while I am driving. Lol.

@floppybob1121 4 года назад

I will have to watch this video again. I realize I'm still on a high from your house purchase video and cant seem to focus yet. 😁

@allstar5sos 4 года назад

You have the most detailed and relatable system that I have viewed throughout RU-vid. You are very thorough with your method and I appreciate your hard work so much! When you talked about being honest with yourself, it really hit me. You make me want to be more serious about my finances and believe that I can achieve some big goals! Thank you sooo much for providing this platform. You are a force to be reckoned with !!!

@closeuppasmr1586 4 года назад

I started watching you in January, and I have to say you changed my saving style and spending style. If I had never watched your videos I would of been stuck in my same rut day by day just like in 2019 ....THANK YOU FOR THIS :)

@melissamcneil683 4 года назад

All your videos have been very educational, but this by far is the one that really hit home and made me look at my financial situation in a different light. Thank you!

@lisawise4204 4 года назад

This is awesome, and one of the reasons you’ve inspired me on my own financial journey and system. Certain financial plans work, but feel too - like they’re for someone else. Financial FREEDOM is about having the freedom and flexibility to live the life YOU want to live, right? Thanks for everything you do!

@lauragiselle1686 3 года назад

You are such an inspiration. Idk how many times you’ve made me cry. Your passion is contagious ❤️

@jeniferpg13 Год назад

I appreciate you and the way you connect money with life, our own vision, and our self development. I love watching your videos because you let me see what is realistic with money and my life. Thank you!

@animaloverdani10 3 года назад

You are changing my life!!! Thank you so much. You are a BADASS woman.

@mireyabender1503 2 года назад

It’s May 2022 and I still LOVE watching this video!!! So happy I found you on this journey! I’ve made incredible progress since starting in 2020 and I owe it all you MIKO! Thank you!!

@LaShantellWilliams 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing. I love how authentic you are and the fact that you’ve been on the journey that a lot of us are trying to get out off.

@christinascott1724 4 года назад

I love this!! This is what I have been looking for a while now. I love that these steps are purposeful and realistic.

@noemirodriguez8780 4 года назад

Blessings, and congrats on getting your dream home. .

@pollydolly9723 4 года назад

Brilliant Miko! Life IS short. Hopefully everyone's WHY includes love in some form.

@hopejackson9521 4 года назад

I have re- watched this and each time l understand more and can see how far l come. Thanks so much!

@kimberlydavis5973 4 года назад

First of all everything you said hit home in every aspect of my life to the point I have inner goosebumps. Such critical advice that will and has built everlasting joy in many family lives just as mine. Thank you for being so real, so detailed, and encouraging. Advice that should have a cost, advice that should be taught in schools. Secondly you are an amazing person for doing all that you. I’m sure your family are so proud of what you have accomplished. Thank you for these brilliant 9 steps! ❤️

@jenniesgenuinegems 4 года назад

PREACH Miko!! Great video, perfect! I needed to hear it. Your passion is palpable!

@patsycathcart1 4 года назад

Such wisdom from someone so young. You are very encouraging and a natural motivator.

@theonetruediamond 3 года назад

I just love your videos! You have opened my eyes so much to budgeting. I’m just starting and it has been an eye opener to my spending . Thanks for sharing . Looking forward to saving for one of your budget books

@gabrielladefrancesco2332 4 года назад

This helped clarify so much about my budget and mindset towards it that I didn't even realize was missing from my journey! Thank you so much!

@zoeseden4911 Год назад

Miko! I love these steps!!! I have used Financial Peace 4-5 times and have never succeeded…these steps give me financial peace and freedom that I have never felt. I bought your Financial Planner pdf version tonight! I cannot wait to use it this week!

@giggzchula 4 года назад

I love how passionate you are about sharing your experience! I am truly motivated to embark on this financial journey, thanks to the steps you have outlined in this video! THANK YOU MIKO!

@jilhunsberger867 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! I love your approach and appreciate how it allows living life WHILE creating financial health. And I hadn’t realized that I was trying (and failing) with someone else’s system that did not fit my life. No wonder!

@heatherjohnson5612 3 года назад

Can I just take a minute to say you are 1000000% right on with your truths you just stated. I needed the kick in the behind. You are literally amazing

@amandamunch82 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. I have been following you for a while. This is perfect. I was sitting writing out my monthly calendar, and I kept feeling something a step was missing. Like I am a kid in the class that wants to raise my hand because im not grasping and to shy. To ask. This video helped a lot. Im still a little confused. But remember to give myself grace.

@brook7365 4 года назад

Finding what works for you is SO important. So many people in the personal finance sphere act like their way is the only way

@angelahall1643 4 года назад

LOVE this! It actually doesn't make me feel like a failure to finally see that I CAN do more than one thing at a time!! PRIORITIZE and be ok with that! Questions for you: How do you feel now about using a credit card and paying it off at the end of the month? And what are your thoughts on buying a house while you're paying off debt? Thanks so much for this video ❤️💕💕

@Elizabeth-uj8vn 2 года назад

Thank you so much Miko for your videos, guidance, wisdom etc. these are 💎 diamonds.

@normazinicola4266 3 года назад

I am in the financial services industry and your approach to budgeting by paycheck, saving, debt repayment, and tracking is the most comprehensible system. I think your approach to finances is much better than Dave Ramsey as I feel he comes from a place of judgement and it’s a very black and white approach. You bring zero judgement while reminding people that their savings goals and approach may be different and that’s ok as long as financial freedom is the end goal. I always find value in watching your videos. Thank you!

@Lionstigersnmakeup 3 года назад

You are so good at speaking you hit me right in the heart! I needed to hear this. I am so grateful I found your channel.

@galyngaballo5120 Год назад

I cannot say how much I love her! And that fact you can tell she's soo passionate about this!! Absolutely my FAAAVVVOOORRRIIITTEEE

@joycejoyce7825 4 года назад

Thank-you Miko! You have literally saved my life 😊

@takeupyourcrown6407 4 года назад

I love how your passion just shines through in this video!

@lisakrushinski9436 3 года назад

Wow! What an incredibly valuable video! You’ve gleaned so much practical wisdom and knowledge from your experience! Thank you for sharing it on this platform!

@juliehaley5283 Год назад

This was perfect!! I list née to it on my dog walk!! Thank you

@ashleycasper6778 3 года назад

Everytime I get my starter emergency fund saved up (1,000) something happens to where I need to use it then I have to start over and this keeps happening making me feel like I can never get past this step. Its very frustrating! It's all emergency situations also, not just wanting to buy a new TV or something not important

@rositaprincesa1930 Год назад

My respect, thank you for the eye opening, and sharing your knowledge.

@Sweet87671 Год назад

My husband and I are stuck on being short before next paycheck. He is the only one that works and gets paid (yes I am a house wife). So I think we get pay decent money, but still we strougle in that area. Thank you for sharing your experience and God bless you and your family!

@Francebound2024 2 года назад

Sharing your video far and wide. I have my own business providing tax consulting to small businesses (pet groomers). I realize that this will help not just me, but also my clients as well. Thank you!

@karenmarley9096 4 года назад

I could not understand the 'why' behind the Budget Calendar. Thank you for explaining it more thoroughly in this video. This video is a great resource to view over and over when needed. Lead on....

@sonialariviere4700 3 года назад

Those are the best advices i’’ve heard ! Thank you so much

@SamanthaBuckman 3 года назад

One of the absolute best videos, real videos ive watched so far. Thank you ❤

@candy2325 2 года назад

A year later watching this video and I finally paid off my car back in April! A couple months early than my projected June date. I’m not gonna lie, those stimulus checks during Covid definitely helped out A LOT. I put it to good use and also added my money from my paycheck on top of that! Now, I’m tackling my student loan payment. I paid $4,600 in interest ALONE! during the pandemic I saved every penny during the 0% interest to pay off that damn interest because I would never touch the principal payment if I didn’t pay it off. That shit made me mad girl! Lol Miko your doing the lords work! I love your budgeting practices!

@sherrainehiggs7380 4 месяца назад

Well Done. Brilliantly delivered. 😊

@toxopidtom5199 4 года назад

Nice. That felt like a good hard push in the right direction!

@michellelisamahoney 4 года назад

You are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I have learned SO much from you!!

@zayrafaustinomendoza8638 4 года назад

I really admire you. And now that I am a mom ... I want to be a budget mom, too. Hahaha. 💗 I love your cash envelope method ... keep on guiding us 😊 thanks a lot MIKO

@tifbrown8419 4 года назад

I love everything about this video!

@seansoon7871 4 года назад

thank you for helping to put this into perspective!

@raphaelaohren5650 4 года назад

I just Love the way of you making this a more personal Journey that is individual for everybody in a different way! It Made me a Little sad that a lot of people answered my question about my starter emergency fund in different groups just in the Same way, to Save 1000€ First Bedford starting other things.. But I felt that for me it Mayas doesnt Need to be the exact Same number somebody else is saving if my way is different than theirs, right?! Thanks for giving us a path we can choose and still be able to fit things into our needs and life! Started saving my emergency fund but always had the feeling that I want to do different things besides it Weile doing it, But the fact that there are experts out there that say you need to save THiS amount of money first got me a little distracted and left me unsure if MY path was wrong...

@annematthews490 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing- no debt but still money going to wherever- needed this info

@lesliechavez5250 4 года назад

Amazing! I so needed this! Ty

@philipw4849 3 года назад

Great video. I truly learned a lot and I am ready tackle my goals.

@feliciafelicia6965 4 года назад

This makes me realize I still havent found a method to budget that I can stick to. I'm so busy that I lose paper. I forget where I store electronic copies. So far I've been using google keep lol. Not great but it's a guideline

@jackiejo88 4 года назад

Have you tried google sheets? I use it instead of excel-super easy to set up, and I can access it from any computer or my phone to update it. Also was able to share it with my husband so he can update it in real time too.

@ScottKS14 4 года назад

You just need to be consistent. Decide to store your items one way. Keep all your notes all in the same place. Keep all your bookmarks in the same place. Documents etc. I used to be so unorganized but I just realized I don’t have to use all the tools available to me I just needed to be consistent with minimum tools.

@reddtraining 4 года назад

I'm struggling with this, too. Lol.

@jadiecakes3241 4 года назад

maybe look into some apps? There are some really good ones out there (I just never wanted to pay for them and only used the free part haha, i use a paper clever fox planner). One app even turns it into a game, so you build a little village! But it didnt roll over the way I wanted it too, So i quit after a month.

@kayla6953 3 года назад

What about a budget notebook that you keep on a desk or on a bookshelf in your home? You can keep it visible and set reminders in your phone to go to the budget notebook (or planner) and use it to keep track of your funds.

@arcticrest8368 4 года назад

Loving the planner!

@BradLongCo 4 года назад

Very insightful piece of content!

@portlandhouse4134 4 года назад

Wow, your videos are very motivating and informative! Thank you!! :)

@ceerunste3671 4 года назад

Thank you, this video was extremely helpful.

@LizBrousseau 4 года назад

😚😊I LOVE the budgeting content for sure....but more than that you have inspired to use social media, RU-vid, to share my message and believe in the VALUE of my dreams! thank you for being an inspiration!😚😊

@wolfpups1754 4 года назад

Ah! That is awesome! good luck!

@bittersweetbabey416 4 года назад

she is an inspiration! good luck with your channel!

@mshariley 4 года назад

I'm so glad I found your channel. I resonate with this so much! I am also a visual learner and will be implementing the cash envelope system.... I over swipe my card too often. I check my debit accounts and see $30-50 remaining and wonder WTH happened 🤔😂

@deborahmartin6835 2 года назад

This was an inspiring video. I've watched a lot of your videos the past few weeks. Thank you for your content.

@sekayiperkins7448 2 года назад

I love your energy is so emphatic

@HelenKerins 4 года назад

Yes!!!! Early!!!! Love this channel!!!

@JazmineLAMBARCA 4 года назад

Wow this video is so amazing. I will implement these things for sure. The way you explain things is amazing too. Thank you for this content.

@DianaWodnoff 4 года назад

Preach it!!!! Love all you do

@MrsChas07 4 года назад

I have just found your blog and it’s exactly what I needed to get myself organized. Can’t wait for your planner to be released in June because I need it. Thank you for what you do I needed this wake up call.